Forum: Lounge
04-06-2009, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,049
I just ordered a system from BWI Plumbing....
I just ordered a system from BWI Plumbing. Decided on them since to the best of my knowledge it's a Canadian company, I was able to order on their website and paid Canadian $. I had also checked out...
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Forum: Reef
04-03-2009, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,418
Absolutely nothing wrong starting with a used...
Absolutely nothing wrong starting with a used system, maybe even better in your case since the tank is drilled for a sump already. Starting from scratch would involve a much longer cycle, curing...
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Forum: Reef
04-03-2009, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,418
If everything is healthy as you report, don't...
If everything is healthy as you report, don't worry too much about your nitrates at this point. I also run a Rena canister on my current set up but as per the previous responses, I've removed all...
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Forum: Reef
04-01-2009, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 10,741
You are correct of course. Fair enough, I think...
You are correct of course. Fair enough, I think the OP will make the right decision and perhaps I'm getting a little carried away. No offense taken, and the OP is considering SPS, so he should get...
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Forum: Reef
04-01-2009, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 10,741
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Forum: Reef
04-01-2009, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 10,741
Yep, I'm inexperienced compared to many of the...
Yep, I'm inexperienced compared to many of the members of this board, that's why I generally offer advice only on what I've experienced so far and do my best not to regurgitate things I've read...
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Forum: Reef
03-31-2009, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 10,741
The Hagen GLO T5HO fixtures are not bad either,...
The Hagen GLO T5HO fixtures are not bad either, although they are two lamp fixtures so if you want 4 lamps, you'll need to buy two of the fixtures. They will also have only a single reflector for two...
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Forum: Reef
03-31-2009, 03:24 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,104
Don't be surprised if all you find inside the...
Don't be surprised if all you find inside the light housing is a couple of transformers and other small components wrapped in heat shrink. I could be wrong though and there may be a generic...
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Forum: Lounge
03-31-2009, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,148
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Forum: Reef
03-31-2009, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,104
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Forum: Reef
03-31-2009, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,104
How old are your PC bulbs? Modern ballasts...
How old are your PC bulbs? Modern ballasts generally do not require a separate starting unit for the lamps, it's incorporated in the ballast circuitry. Also, some newer T5HO ballasts have what is...
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Forum: Lounge
03-31-2009, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,148
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Forum: Marine Fish
03-29-2009, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,771
I have a wad of Chaeto in my display and my LB...
I have a wad of Chaeto in my display and my LB doesn't touch it. I let the back glass get fairly grown over with stuff, hardly clean it and he's often munching away on stuff back there. Mine had...
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Forum: Reef
03-29-2009, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,186
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Forum: Reef
03-29-2009, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,186
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Forum: Reef
03-29-2009, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,186
I have my live rock resting on some large...
I have my live rock resting on some large diameter black pvc, the kind used for house plumbing drains. Cut a chunk out and a hole or two to allow burrowing critters the opportunity to move stuff...
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Forum: Reef
03-29-2009, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,230
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Forum: Calgary
03-29-2009, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,870
Chillers are costly and another item that needs...
Chillers are costly and another item that needs to be plumbed into the system. I make do with one of those small AC/Heater/De-Humidifier units on wheels when it gets too warm in the room the DT is...
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Forum: FOWLR
03-29-2009, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,163
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Forum: FOWLR
03-29-2009, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,840
Fellow reefers often have plenty to give away...
Fellow reefers often have plenty to give away since much of it needs pruning from time to time, especially chaetomorpha. Keep an eye on the forums or even post a wanted thread and I'm sure someone in...
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Forum: Reef
03-29-2009, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
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Forum: Reef
03-28-2009, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,238
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
03-27-2009, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
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Forum: Reef
03-27-2009, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,238
No problemo, happy to be of assistance. You...
No problemo, happy to be of assistance. You really need to see/hear one in action in person to appreciate how it functions. I'm fairly certain J&L have one running in their tank by the door as you...
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Forum: Reef
03-27-2009, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,015
Is it an electronic ballast or magnetic...
Is it an electronic ballast or magnetic (coil/capacitor). If it's coil/capacitor try to determine which component is faulty and you may be able to get an equivalent part, not necessarily from...
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